Stress-related dental problems have increased during the pandemic, but mouth guards and meditation may help, say dentists. Photo: Getty Images
Pandemic stress is causing problems with our teeth – grinding and clenching, cracks; dentists offer solutions
- Instances of sore jaws, cracked teeth, headaches, and even neck and back pain caused by clenching and grinding have all increased during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Dentists recommend meditation before sleep, mouth guards, even Botox to reduce stress-related behaviours
Stress-related dental problems have increased during the pandemic, but mouth guards and meditation may help, say dentists. Photo: Getty Images
